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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:57:01 +0000
Firefighters tackle blaze in St John's Road, Colchester
The incident proved to be a close call

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:21:45 +0000
Billericay restaurant speaks out on brawl after England game
Restaurant owners have spoken out after a 15-man brawl outside their site following England’s World Cup game.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:05:48 +0000
Clacton care home residents cheer on England in World Cup
ELDERLY football fans at a seaside care home enjoyed a “proper pub atmosphere” as they cheered on England in their opening World Cup match – all with a pint in hand.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester Reclaim the Night march to return this weekend
The first Reclaim the Night march took place as long ago as 1977

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Essex Beresfords boss smashes 568km bike ride for charity
Nicki who works at Beresfords has completed the cycling challenge

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:41:32 +0000
Colchester to host serial killer expert Cheish Merryweather
A SERIAL killer expert will delve into the minds of multi-murderers when she brings her increasingly popular talk to Colchester for fans of the morbid and macabre.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
RNLI Reindeer Run on Clacton beach
CLACTON seafront was filled with reindeers and Santas last Saturday, but not to drop off early presents, instead to raise funds for a vital service.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester's new police officer vows to 'protect' city
PC Aaron Smyth first became a Special Constable with Essex Police

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester Council slammed over uncollected rubbish
Tenants living in flats in High Street, Colchester, have hit-out at refuse collectors

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester 's Foodbanks could be supported by Twitter army
Foodbank Day will happen on Wednesday, November 30

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester migrants fed sub standard food, says charity boss
About 100 migrants are living at a Holiday Inn Express near Langham, but a charity is saying the food they are being served is inedible

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Possible Ebola case at Colchester Hospital remains unconfirmed
Government health workers deep cleaned the site

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:53:59 +0000
I'm A Celeb: Matt Hancock discusses family's business on ITV show
Matt Hancock opened up about his childhood on tonight’s episode of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity, including the time his family's business 'nearly went bust'.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:53:57 +0000
A new take on Frankenstein, Grace Winzar,Colchester Sixth Form College
The play displayed terrific acting and directing, which captured the true gothic and horrific nature of Frankenstein while incorporating a new layer of intimacy and sympathy.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:10:22 +0000
Colchester’s Blur hit Wembley - Caitlin Fraser, Colchester Sixth Form
Colchester’s finest ‘Blur’ are to headline their first-ever Wembley show on 8 July 2023 for an epic, long-awaited reunion to celebrate their 35th anniversary. The globally successful band are to be supported by British rapper Slowthai, acclaime...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:10:09 +0000
Colchester speeding driver hit 58mph in a 30mph limit
The motorist was caught driving at the reckless speed

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Clacton man slams Colchester's High Street Burger King
A SINGLE dad says he felt “very uncomfortable” over the lack of baby changing facilities in a fast-food restaurant toilet, describing it as: “An absolute outrage”

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Gimp Man of Essex, from Colchester, on troublemaking fetishists
The Gimp Man of Essex can often be seen strolling around Colchester

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:58:38 +0000
Colchester NatWest sees 'chemical' incident at site
Workers are dealing with the incident

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:07:36 +0000
Colchester and Tendring children prescribed anti-depressants
Data was obtained by the Gazette from the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:21:14 +0000
Essex County Council to get at least £5m to increase care capacity
At least £5m is to be made available to Essex County Council to increase care capacity and enable more people to be discharged from hospital this winter.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:46:23 +0000
Private Eye cartoonist's Colchester event will launch book
A SKILFUL cartoonist whose satirical doodles are frequently published in a national news magazine will host a book launch and signing event this weekend.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
McDonald's Colchester donates to Twinkle Star statue bid
A CAMPAIGN to install a statue in Colchester High Street has been handed a welcome boost.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:40:23 +0000
McDonald's Colchester launches Reindeer Ready Christmas Card Tour
RESIDENTS in Colchester will be able to enjoy free festive food and a surprise Christmas experience when a fast-food restaurant launches its new campaign.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:21:09 +0000
Clacton boxing gym supports elderly residents and frontline staff
A GENEROUS boxing gym in a seaside town has launched two knock-out initiatives for senior citizens and our brave frontline emergency services workers.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester Leisure World welcomes Olympic gold medallist
Anna Hopkin MBE won a gold medal as part of the British team at Tokyo 2020

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:10:07 +0000
Police appeal to find missing Colchester teen James Allen
He was last seen yesterday afternoon in the Highwoods area.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip comes to Petersfield Village
Presenter and antique expert Catherine Southon was joined by celebrity partner and recent I'm a Celeb star Charlene White from ITV’s Loose Women.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester Foodbank donations are needed during cost of living crisis
THE Colchester Foodbank has predicted a worrying spike in demand over the festive period, as for the first time in history, demand is outweighing donations.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester business brings shoe-shining to the modern era
The shoe-shining business has been set up in Dr G's Sneaker Laundry

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:39:00 +0000
Is Jeremy Bamber innocent? New White House Farm documentary
A new True Crime Newsquest documentary mini-series claims the man convicted of the White House Farm murders may innocent.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester road incident injured man and ten-year-old son
The incident on the A12 took place on Friday evening just before 4pm

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester Council waste collection workers could strike
Colchester's waste collectors, leisure and crematorium workers could be set to walk out

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:05:10 +0000
Eurovision announces ‘rest of the world’ can now vote in contest
Eurovision has announced what it calls, "major" changes to the contest as viewers can now vote from across the globe!

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:31:09 +0000
Dangerous parking could cost a life, experts warn
Dangerous parking could kill as experts warn to think before parking.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:29:43 +0000
MPs can claim expenses on Christmas parties for staff
MPs have been told that Christmas parties held for staff can be claimed on expenses. But this does not include alcohol.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:18:53 +0000
Is BBC iPlayer down ahead of England V Iran World Cup match
Fans have shared that BBC iPlayer is not working for them as England plays Iran in 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:23:00 +0000
Colchester doctor who bit colleague in fight gets warning
The fight started in September 2020 and resulted in Dr Kumar biting his victim in the face

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester Futurama model back in one piece after head theft
Nic and John Howe’s famous sculpture of Futurama’s beloved Bender was targeted

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester remembers 24-year-old who was murdered a year ago
Bori Benkő, who had previously been a member of a parish in Lexden, was murdered last year

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester World Cup fans cheer on England despite early kick-off
LThe Marquis, in North Hill, played host to a sea of jubilant crowds

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:46:55 +0000
Colchester's biggest Disney fan fights back from the brink
She received a stem cell transplant from her mother that changed her life

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:08:00 +0000
Clacton's UnSealed will celebrate third anniversary
UnSealed was opened in 2019 in The Grove, Clacton

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:37:17 +0000
Colchester hosts the Christmas Carol Festive Trail
The Christmas Carol Festive Trail has officially launched in the city

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
The Psychology of Serial Killers coming to Charter Hall
Forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees will be at Charter Hall

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
St Helena Hospice fundraisers brave fire walk in Colchester
A fantastic effort

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Thorpe-le-soken school students plant 600 flower bulbs
GREEN-FINGERED pupils experienced the freeing feeling of nature and the great outdoors as they planted hundreds of flowers around their school grounds.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Top music artists who have performed in Colchester
Colchester has had its fair share of big names and talented artists come to the city to perform to excited crowds.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Colchester drug driver banned from the roads for three years
He was found to have excess cannabis in his blood

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:44:30 +0000
Warning over Great Notley Enchanted Forest Christmas event
It was advertised for the park in December



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